Audi A3 Recall 06V293000

Side Curtain Airbag May Not Deploy as Designed

(RepairPal Expert Overview)

Our Quick Take:

48 vehicles may have faulty side curtain airbags. In the event of a crash, the side curtain airbag may not deploy as designed.

What Should You Do?

Please contact your Audi dealer. They will check to see if your specific vehicle is affected and advise you on what to do next. Always have your vehicle identification number (VIN) handy when you call.

Summary:

Faulty side curtain airbag inflator modules may have been installed in 48 vehicles. In the event of a crash, these airbags may not deploy as designed, increasing the risk of injury to seat occupants. Dealers will replace the side curtain airbags to correct this concern. This recall is expected to begin on August 31, 2006. The Audi recall number is JP.